ART 135 - Sculpture 1: Clay Modeling and Mixed Media

3 credit hours - Two hours of lecture and two hours of studio weekly; one term.
This course meets the Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement. 

Learn fundamental sculptural processes including modeling forms in clay, stone carving, mold- making, casting, wood carving and mixed media fabrication techniques. Study the history, design concepts, material/tools, terminology and aesthetics, of sculpture and space. Develop comprehensive sculptural compositions applied in functional/nonfunctional settings and site-specific installations. Lab fee $65.

Note: No previous art instruction is necessary. Typically offered at MC; all terms.

Course Outcomes:
 

1. Discuss the ways in which symbolism and cultural esthetics influence design principles and sculptural compositions, as well as the reciprocal influence of sculptors and their work on culture;

2. Produce sculptural forms using various observation techniques, sculpting tools, media, building and casting techniques, and processes including subtraction, substitution, and modeling life models;

3. Discuss the interconnectedness between community development and key roles of sculpture parks, museums and galleries in community engagement;

4. Sketch ideas and design balanced sculptural compositions based on design principles;

5. Apply recommended studio safety guidelines and categorize materials and tools use in the discipline of sculpture;

6. Assess consistencies and ratios when mixing chemically reactive materials such as plaster and resins;

7. Critique work in progress and completed sculptural compositions and formulate dialogues using appropriate terminology in sculpture and

8. Identify elements and principles of sculptural form.